Paige Miller Buck

As someone who thrives on using technology to build community, I love helping my clients plug in to the latest social media and mobile tools.

It's easier than ever to quickly figure out what your audience needs and wants from your event. Having this kind of input makes all the difference between creating an event that connects people and ending up with a snoozer.

I begin every event, from corporate gala to nonprofit conference, with an extensive strategy session. I'll help organizations identify their deepest goals. And then we'll shake things up to reach them.

A nice event isn't good enough. I want your attendees to love it. Professionals have to attend a lot of conferences, galas and retreats – they've seen it all. Our goal is to make it meaningful. Selecting the right format and content is key to keeping everyone engaged.

I have produced numerous events for the SF Chamber of Commerce, including the Excellence in Business Awards and CityTrip, an annual expedition that helps business, nonprofit and government leaders seek best practices in selected cities in the US and Canada. In addition to helping businesses create events that deliver, I have taught effective event planning techniques at the Business Arts Council.

Paige Miller Buck, principal, Kennedy Events